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Mottistone Rose Cottage, Isle of Wight
Mottistone Rose Cottage, Isle of Wight | © National Trust/Mike Henton

Head across the water for an island break. With secluded beaches, chalky cliffs and a coastline that features fossils and dinosaur footprints, the Isle of Wight has lots to offer. You'll also find gardens, forts and a windmill, in more than 5,000 acres of countryside.

Holiday cottages in Cowes

The Rosetta Cottages are neighbours in a converted Victorian manor on the seafront at Cowes. You can walk into town and to the marina, and watch passing ships and yachts from your garden.

Rosetta Cottage and East Rosetta Cottage, Isle of Wight

Rosetta Cottage 

This cottage has a sitting room with a woodburning stove and glass doors into the garden. There's also a small sun-room. Sleeps 10. Image: Rosetta Cottage and East Rosetta Cottage

The double bedroom at East Rosetta Cottage, Isle of Wight

East Rosetta Cottage 

This cottage has sea views from many of the rooms. Sleeps six. Image: A double bedroom at East Rosetta Cottage

Large and neighbouring cottages for group getaways

Choose a large, converted farmhouse, or smaller cottages right next to each other.

The exterior of Mottistone Manor Farmhouse, Mottistone, Isle of Wight

Mottistone Manor Farmhouse 

Mottistone Manor Farmhouse has spacious rooms and a large garden, so family and friends can enjoy a holiday together. Compton Bay is just a five-minute drive away. Dog friendly. Sleeps 14.

The exterior of Pomone, Isle of Wight

Cottages on the Needles headland 

Three holiday cottages - Pomone, Irex and Varvassi - perch high on the cliffs above Alum Bay, surrounded by sea views, chalk cliffs and open downland. Spot migrating birds by day and meteor showers by night. Pomone sleeps four, and Irex and Varvassi each sleep five.

The exterior of 1 and 2 Compton Farm Cottages, Newport, Isle of Wight

Cottages near Compton Bay 

1 and 2 Compton Farm Cottages are a pair of former farmworker's cottages a short walk from Compton Bay, with views of chalky cliffs and grazing cows. They each sleep four guests.

More featured cottages

From stone farm cottages to a converted club house and a rustic cabin, there are all sorts of holiday stays to choose from on the Isle of Wight.

The balcony at Chert, St Lawrence, Isle of Wight

A 70s-styled, modernist home 

Chert is in the quiet residential area of St Lawrence, high on a wooded cliff with a large balcony. In half an hour, you can walk to vibrant Ventnor, with its arts scene and independent cafés, bars and restaurants. Sleeps four. Next door, Little Chert is full of original retro features from the formica bathroom to the sleek wall bed. Sleeps two.

Longstone Cottage and the Longstone, Isle of Wight

An off-grid, dark-skies stay 

Longstone Cottage is a rural hideaway halfway up Mottistone Down. With a woodburner and heaters but limited power, it's a place to enjoy simple things - peace and quiet, walks from the door, valley views and stargazing. Dog friendly. Sleeps six.

The sitting room at Pomone, Isle of Wight

Search dog-friendly cottages 

With dog-friendly beaches on all sides of the island, the Isle of Wight is a great spot for a holiday with your dog. Image: Pomone, Isle of Wight

Surfing holidays on the Isle of Wight

Find a place to stay near a great surfing spot.

National Trust Surf Ambassador surfing at Sandymouth, Cornwall
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Surfing holidays on the Isle of Wight 

For a surfing trip minus the crowds, head to the southern fringes of this small island. You can drive from one end to the other in less than an hour to scout for the best breaks.

Travel offers for the Isle of Wight

The exterior of Newtown Cabin, Isle of Wight

Crossing the water is all part of the experience on an Isle of Wight holiday.

Book your ferry early as there can be high demand for popular crossing times at busy times of the year. There are currently three options available depending on your preferred route. Image: Newtown Cabin on the Newtown National Nature Reserve

The exterior of Knowles Farm Cottage, nr Ventnor, Isle of Wight

Wightlink Ferries 

National Trust Holidays guests receive a 25% discount with Wightlink ferries between Lymington and Yarmouth, Portsmouth and Fishbourne and the catamaran between Portsmouth and Ryde (foot passenger service only). The discount is applied once you have selected the crossing times in Wightlink's booking system. Image: Knowles Farm Cottage, near Niton

The exterior of The Old Club House, St Helens, Isle of Wight

Red Funnel Ferries 

National Trust Holidays guests receive a 25% discount between Southampton and East Cowes in Red Funnel's booking system. The terms and conditions applicable to bookings made through this special arrangement via National Trust (Isle of Wight) are those relating to “Saver Fares”. By booking with Red Funnel, you are agreeing to be bound by their terms and conditions, as available on the Red Funnel website. Image: The OId Club House, near St Helens

The exterior of Old Church Lodge, St Helens, Isle of Wight

Hovertravel 

Foot passenger hovercraft service only from Portsmouth to Ryde. Image: Old Church Lodge, St Helens

The first double bedroom at The Slipway, Croyde, Devon

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